PRODUCT NAME: ABRO Blue #2 Lithium Grease
PRODUCT NUMBER/SIZE: LG-935 / 16 oz. Rev Date: 7/25/2015
SECTION 1
Identification of the Substance and of the Company/Undertaking
MANUFACTURER’S NAME: ABRO INDUSTRIES, INC.
ADDRESS: 3580 Blackthorn Drive
South Bend, IN 46628 USA
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Industrial Grease
COMPANY PHONE: 574-232-8289
EMERGENCY 24-HR TELEPHONE: Chemtrec: US/Canada 1-800-424-9300
International +1-703-527-3887
SECTION 2
Hazards Identification
Classification:
Skin Irritation – Category 2
Eye Irritation – Category 2B
Label Pictogram(s):
Signal Word: WARNING
Hazard Phrases: Causes skin and eye irritation.
Precautionary Phrases: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves.
Response: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation occurs, get medical
attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with
water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye
irritation persists, get medical attention.
Storage / Disposal: Store the product in well-ventilated area. Keep the container straight lid upside. Do
not lay down upside down or do not keep container horizontally. This product has a natural tendency to
squeeze oil if not kept properly. Take expert advice of local regulatory agency for disposing this product.
Other: This product must not be used in applications other than recommended in section 1 without taking
the advice from supplier/manufacturer. Not classified as an environmental hazard under GHS criteria.
Hazard not otherwise classified (HNOC): None as classified under 29 CFR 1900.1200
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SECTION 3
Composition/Information on Ingredients
COMPONENTS CAS Number Percent by weight
Fatty Acid 67701-06-8 8-13 %
12 hydroxy stearic acid 106-14-9 1-4 %
Stearic acid 57-11-4 1-4 %
Lithium Hydroxide 1310-66-3 1-3 %
Fatty acid derivative of 4,5-dihydro-1H- Not Available < 1.0 %
imidazole (Supplier Trade
Secret)
Base oil 64742-52-5 70-90 %
Blue Dye Not Available < 0.05 %
(Supplier Trade
Secret)
As per 29 CFR 1910.1200 paragraph (i), formulation is considered as trade secret and therefore
specific chemical names and their percentages of components used have not been disclosed.
The details about their specific chemical names and their percentages may be provided on request to
health professionals, authorized representatives of regulatory authority, employees concerned in
accordance with applicable provisions of this paragraph.
SECTION 4
First Aid Measures
GENERAL INFORMATION: Not expected to be a health hazard if used under normal conditions.
EYE CONTACT: Immediately flush with large quantities of cool water for at least 15 minutes. Get
medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT: Remove contaminated clothes. Flush exposed area with plenty of water followed by
washing by soap, if available. If persistent irritation occurs, obtain medical attention. If product is
injected into or under the skin due to any reason, the victim, regardless of size or appearance
of wound, victim should be brought immediately to medical attention for emergency surgical
needs. Though the initial symptoms due to high pressure injection may be minimal / absent,
early surgical treatment may significantly reduce the extent of injury.
INHALATION: Under normal conditions of intended use, this material is not expected to be
inhalation hazard. If some symptom exist remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration.
Get medical attention
INGESTION: In general no treatment is necessary unless large quantities are swallowed, however, it is
advisable to take medical attention. Do not induce vomiting unless directed by medical personnel. Do not
give anything by mouth by an unconscious person.
SYMPTOMS OR EFFECTS: No information available.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CARE OR SPECIAL TREATMENT: SELF-
PROTECTION FOR FIRST AIDER: When administering the first aid, ensure that you are wearing
the appropriate personal protective equipment according to the incident, injury and surroundings.
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SECTION 5
Fire Fighting Measures
RECOMMENDED EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water Spray (fog), dry chemical, foam, or carbon
dioxide, sand to extinguish flames. Unsuitable extinguishing media: Water stream may splash
burning liquid and spread fire.
UNUSUAL OR SPECIFIC FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Hazardous combustion products may
include a complex mixture of airborne solid and liquid particulates and gases (smoke), carbon
monoxide unidentified inorganic and organic compounds.
FIREFIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Proper protective equipment
include chemical resistant gloves to be worn, chemical resistant suit is recommended when large
contact with spill product is expected. Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) must be worn when
approaching a fire in confined area. Select fire fighter clothing approved by relevant standard.
SECTION 6
Accidental Release Measures
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS: Fully encapsulating, vapor protective clothing should be worn for spills and
leaks with no fire. Do not touch and walk through spill area. Do not touch damaged container or spilled
material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing/equipment. Ventilate the closed area.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES: Isolate the spill / leak area in all directions for about 50 meters (150 ft.)
for liquids and about 25 meters (75 ft.) for solids and semi-solids. Eliminate all ignition sources (no
smoking, flares, sparks / flames in close vicinity). Keep unauthorized person away and ventilate closed
space before entering
METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR CONTAINMENT: Use appropriate measures for containment of
spilled material to the environment. Prevent from entering/ spreading to drain, water, river, ditches by
using sand, earth, floor dryers or other appropriate barriers.
CLEANUP PROCEDURES: Shovel into suitable properly marked container for disposal or
reclamation in accordance with local regulations. Refer to section 8 – exposure control / personal
protection and section 13- disposal considerations.
SECTION 7
Handling and Storage
STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS: Store in well-ventilated area, if risk of vapor inhalation is there. Use
the information in this data sheet as input for risk management arising due to local conditions which help
to manage safe handling of this product. Keep containers tightly closed, in well-ventilated areas but
covered, avoiding contact with rain or other water ingress possibilities. Keep the storage place cool
preferably <120 °F / <50 °C. Higher temperature may create pressure buildup inside container and
chances of container bursting or leakage may occur under aggravated conditions. Keep away from other
oxidizing and incompatible materials.
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS: Avoid prolonged and repeated contact with skin. Avoid inhaling the
vapors/mist. When handling the drums, kegs, pails etc., proper safety shoes, and other protective clothes,
safety glasses etc. should be worn. Dispose appropriately any contaminated rags/material as per
prevailing local allowable practices. Keep containers in closely tight and, cool and well ventilated areas.
This material should not be used for any other purpose than the intended use as per section 1 without the
expert advice.
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SECTION 8
Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
EXPOSURE LIMITS:
Ingredient Source Type Value
Lithium hydroxide mono hydrate AIHA / WEEL Ceiling 1.8 mg/m3
Lithium stearate ACGIH / TLV --- 10 mg/m3
Mineral oil ACGIH TWA 5 mg/m3
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Adequate ventilation systems may be needed to control concentrations of
airborne contaminants above permissible threshold applicable limits. Due to semi-solid nature of the
product, generation of mist and dusts is unlikely to occur. Monitoring of the concentration of substances
in the breathing zone of workers or in general workplace may be required to confirm the compliance with
local governing authority. Minimize release to the environment. Follow best practices for site
management and disposal of waste as per local regulations
RECOMMENDED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE MEASURES:
Respiratory: In case of insufficient ventilation, use suitable respiratory equipment
Eye/Face: Wear safety goggles
Skin/Body: Wear safety shoes and protective gloves
SPECIAL PPE REQUIREMENTS: None.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Biological exposure index (BEI): No biological limit allocated
PNEC related information: Data not available.
SECTION 9
Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance: Blue semi-solid.
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits: No data available.
Odor: Slight hydrocarbon odor.
Vapor pressure: < 0.13 kPa (< 1 mm Hg)
Odor threshold: Data not available.
Vapor density: < 1 (air = 1)
pH: Not applicable.
Relative density / Specific gravity: 0.87, 7.506 (lbs./ gal.)
Melting point/freezing point: No data available.
Solubility: No data available.
Initial boiling point and boiling range: No data available.
Flash point: 400o F / 204o C (COC)
Evaporation rate: No data available.
Flammability (solid, gas): No data available.
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits: No data available.
Vapor pressure: < 0.13 kPa (< 1 mm Hg) at ambient temperature
Vapor density: < 1
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water: No data available.
Auto-ignition temperature: No data available.
Decomposition temperature: No data available.
Viscosity: No data available.
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Other Information:
Explosive Properties: Not classified
Oxidizing Properties: No data available.
Electrical conductivity: Though no data available, this material is not expected to be a static accumulator.
VOC, % wt., ASTM D-972: 1
SECTION 10
Stability and Reactivity
REACTIVITY: No reactivity is expected under normal conditions of intended use. However, under high
temperature or adverse operating conditions thermal / chemical decomposition of the product may be
possible.
CHEMICAL STABILITY: No hazardous reaction is expected under normal conditions of temperature and
pressure.
POSSIBILITY OF HAZARDOUS REACTIONS / POLYMERIZATION: Hazardous polymerization is not
expected. Reacts with strong oxidizing agents
CHEMICAL INCOMPATIBILITIES: Strong oxidizing agents.
CONDITION TO AVOID: Extreme temperature and direct sunlight / heat /flame.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Hazardous decomposition is not expected to form under
normal conditions of storage.
SECTION 11
Toxicological Information
Routes of Exposure: No information available.
Delayed, Immediate and Chronic Effects: No information available.
Toxicity Measures: See information below.
Description of Symptoms: No information available.
Carcinogen Information: See information below.
Information on toxicological effect:
Basis of assessment: Information given hereby is based on the components and the toxicology of
similar products and the data indicated here are representative of primarily base oil which is present
in majority.
Acute oral toxicity: Expected to be low toxicity; LD 50 (rat) > 5000 mg/kg
Acute dermal toxicity: Expected to be low toxicity; LD 50 (rat) > 3000 mg/kg
Acute inhalation toxicity: Not determined.
Skin corrosion / irritation: Expected to be slightly irritating prolonged/repeated contact with skin
without adequate cleaning may clog the pores of the skin , may result disorder such as oil
acne/folliculitis.
Serious eye damage /irritation Expected to be slightly irritating.
Respiratory /skin sensitization Not determined.
Aspiration hazard Not expected to be aspiration hazard.
Germ cell mutagenicity Not expected to be a mutagenic hazard.
Carcinogenicity Not considered to be carcinogenic as it contain severely hydrotreated mineral oils
which are reported to be non-carcinogenic in lab animal studies. The class of oils used in
making this product are not classified as carcinogenic by IARC. Highly refined base oil blend
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(IP 346 < 3 %) ACGIH group A4; not classified as human carcinogen IARC 3; not classified as to
carcinogen to humans. GHS / CLP, no carcinogenicity classification. This material is not known to contain
any chemical listed as a carcinogen or suspected carcinogen by OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
29CFR 1910.1200, IARC, or the National Toxicology Program (NTP) at a concentration greater than
0.1%.
SECTION 12
Ecological Information
TOXICITY TEST DATA: Eco-toxicological data has not been determined specifically on this product. The
information given herewith are based on the information given on eco-toxicity of components and/or on
similar products. The information given here are representative of the product as whole and not as
individual components.
PERSISTANCE AND DEGREDATION: Sparingly soluble mixture in aqueous media. Not toxic to fish but
may coat gill structure and cause suffocation if spilled. This product may cause gastrointestinal distress in
birds and mammals through ingestion. Expected to be not readily biodegradable. The major oil
component expected to biodegrade over period of 100-120 days in aerobic environment at temperature
above 70 F (21°C), however finished product contain component that may persist in the environment.
BIOACCUMULATION POTENTIAL: May contain component that bio-accumulates.
SOIL-GROUNDWATER MOBILITY: Product is semi-solid in nature in most conditions and may absorb
to soil and may not be mobile. It floats on water.
OTHER ADVERSE EFFECTS: Product contains the components that have been classified non-volatile in
nature and therefore not expected to release to environment in significant quantities.
SECTION 13
Disposal Considerations
RECOMMENDED DISPOSAL PROCEDURES: Try to minimize the product waste by using best
applicable practices. It is the responsibility of the waste generator to evaluate the waste classification and
appropriate disposal methodology in accordance with the applicable regulation. Do not dispose in to
environment, in drain or in river / ponds / water reservoirs.
SPECIAL DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS: To be disposed in accordance with local prevailing and allowable
regulations.
OTHER INFORMATION: No additional information available.
SECTION 14
Transport Information
Multi-modal shipping descriptions are provided for informational purposes and do not consider container
sizes. The presence of a shipping description for a particular mode of transport (ocean, air, etc.), does not
indicate that the product is packaged suitably for that mode of transport. All packaging must be reviewed
for suitability prior to shipment, and compliance with the applicable regulations is the sole responsibility of
the person offering the product for transport.
U.S. DOT This product is not regulated as a DOT hazardous material.
IMO/IMDG This product is not regulated as a dangerous good for transport by vessel.
ICAO/IATA This product is not regulated as a dangerous good for transport by aircraft.
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Canada This product is not regulated as a dangerous good in Canada.
Europe This product is not regulated as a dangerous good under ADR/RID
SECTION 15
Regulatory Information
US Inventory list: All components are listed or exempted (TSCA 8b)
SARA (302/304): No products were found
SARA (311/312): Classification: Immediate (acute) health hazard, delayed (chronic) health hazard.
SARA (313) Toxic Release Inventory: This material contains no chemicals subject to the supplier
notification requirements of the SARA 313 Toxic Release Program.
Massachusetts: None of the components are listed
New York: None of the components are listed
New Jersey: lithium hydroxide is listed
WHMIS: This product is not a controlled product.
Canadian NPRI: none of the components are listed
CEPA toxic substance: none of the components are listed
Canadian inventory list: all components are listed or exempted
Australia Inventory (AICS): All components are listed or exempted
China Inventory (IECSC): All components are listed or exempted
Japan Inventory: Not determined
Korea Inventory: All components are listed or exempted
Malaysia Inventory (EHS Register): Not determined
New Zealand inventory of Chemicals (NZloC): All components are listed or exempted
Philippines Inventory (PICCS): All components are listed or exempted
Taiwan Inventory (CSNN): Not determined
Component Fire Sudden Release Reactive Acute Health Delayed
Hazard of Pressure Hazard Health Hazard
Base Oil No No No No Yes
Lithium Stearate Yes No No Yes Not Known
NFPA 704 NPCA-HMIS Key
Health 1 Health 1 0 = Minimal
Fire 1 Fire 1 1 = Slight
Reactivity 0 Reactivity 0 2 = Moderate
Specific None Specific N/A 3 = Serious
SECTION 16
Other Information
The supplier disclaims all expressed or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a specific use,
with respect to the product or the information provided herein, except for conformation to contracted
specifications. All information appearing herein is based upon data obtained from manufacturers and/or
recognized technical sources. While the information is believed to be accurate, we make no
representations as to its accuracy or sufficiency. Conditions of use are beyond our control, and therefore
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users are responsible for verifying the data under their own operating conditions to determine whether the
product is suitable for their particular purposes and they assume all risks of their use, handling, and
disposal of the product. Users also assume all risks in regards to the publication or use of, or reliance
upon, information contained herein.
This information relates only to the product designated herein, and does not relate to its use in
combination with any other material or process.
ABBREVIATIONS:
NG="NOT GIVEN" BT="BETWEEN"
<="LESS THAN" >="GREATER THAN"
ND = Not Determined NA = Not Applicable
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